If I buy a drinking water-safe hose, does attaching it to the leader hose defeat the purpose? Like does that leader hose itself have lead in it?
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No hoses have lead in them. To get to the leader hose it has to go through water pipes. Not sure what kind of water pipes (supply lines) you have. Jim
17386
You can change the primary supply hose to drinking-water safe if you wish. It is secured with stainless hose clamps.
17387
Hard to say... I wasn't aware that a standard water hose wasn't drinking water safe. There is a 3 foot lead as you have noted... but only Ames can tell you about any lead content...although it looks like all brass fittings to me.
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Caution, most of the people answering here do not understand this question!(for the benefit of anybody having this question this year) This product, although good quality solid brass, do not comply with "Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act," more commonly known as the Lead Free law, went into effect on January 4, 2014. Most solid brass products needs certain amount of lead for manufacturing, amounts that are detrimental for health. The new national mandate requires that every pipe, fixture, and fitting used to convey water for potable use contain less than 0.25% of lead by weight. For a more suitable product check at Valterra A01-1122VP (or 1124VP) Lead-Free High Flow Water Regulator. Caution, most of the people answering here do not understand this question!(for the benefit of anybody having this question this year) This product, although good quality solid brass, do not comply with "Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act," more commonly known as the Lead Free law, went into effect on January 4, 2014. Most solid brass products needs certain amount of lead for manufacturing, amounts that are detrimental for health. The new national mandate requires that every pipe, fixture, and fitting used to convey water for potable use contain less than 0.25% of lead by... » Read More Caution, most of the people answering here do not understand this question!(for the benefit of anybody having this question this year) This product, although good quality solid brass, do not comply with "Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act," more commonly known as the Lead Free law, went into effect on January 4, 2014. Most solid brass products needs certain amount of lead for manufacturing, amounts that are detrimental for health. The new national mandate requires that every pipe, fixture, and fitting used to convey water for potable use contain less than 0.25% of lead by weight. For a more suitable product check at Valterra A01-1122VP (or 1124VP) Lead-Free High Flow Water Regulator. « Show Less
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Not as far as I know. There are no metal fittings, all plastic and the hose expands when water enters and collapses when water is let out.I do not know of any lead or metal that does that.
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Maybe this doesn't answer your question but I do leave mine attached at all times. I have it attached directly to the water spout and the hose then attaches to the filter. Been doing it this way for two years and I'm on my second filter.
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You can buy a "leader" hose here on amazon for about $6. They are usually 5 or 6 feet long. Just right.
1545576
As said this is a Drinking Water hose, it has the same ends as a regular hose. You might look at a garden hose.
2150421
Circle ware is sold in so many stores like Kohls and JCPenny, I do not think it contains lead, as far as the spigot goes it is a chrome colored plastic and not the best spigot. The glass is not very thick but I have been using mine to brew Kambucha and its fine. I dont use the lid but they are thin metal. You could probably find a replacement spigot but mine are still working .
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This faucet isn't designed to fit a normal sink used for potable water. I suppose someone somewhere might drink out of their utility sink, but having lead in these kinds of faucets isn't uncommon. Be sure if you're looking to purchase a sink similar to this to always check the warnings.
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Not as far as I know. There are no metal fittings, all plastic and the hose expands when water enters and collapses when water is let out. I do not know of any lead or metal that does that.
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1. Teknor claims it's lead free. 2. They sell two versions - one 1/2" fitting, the other 5/8" fitting. With that said I was very disappointed with the quality of the hose. I had much better luck with Dramm products.
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A typical, off the shelf garden hose, is not suited for drinking water as it contains a different lining inside the hose. It is not recommended to use a non drinking water hose for drinking water due to the possible leaching of potentially harmful chemicals used to manufacture a non drinking water hose. Drinking water hoses are specifically designed to protect against those chemicals.
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You can put as many of these hoses together as needed to achieve a desired length. However it's important to remember that if you wish to have safe drinking water that is not contaminated with the kind of harmful agents that leach into water running through standard garden hoses, you must not combine this hose with a standard garden hose as the toxins that leach from the standard hose will still be present in the water.
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Yes, it a regular garden hose connection.It is a carbon filter and seems to handle a full flow. For drinking water it should be used with only a drinking (not garden) hose.
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No! LEAD LAW WARNING: This product is NOT lead free and can only be installed in non-potable applications. It is illegal to install products that are not "lead free" in accordance with US Federal or other applicable law in potable water systems anticipated for human consumption.
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I understand your concern regarding the lead but I have another question for you:all the other faucets you have in the house, mainly the kitchen are made from what material? Lead in brass is a stabilized component, is not just "leaking" lead. This device is mainly for the showering water, it's intent is not to filter drinking water. Anyway, as far as I can see myself, its internal surface is also chromed and the water contact with the casing is minimal as long as it has sealing o-rings both at entry and exit of the water. Our personal experience with it was that after an usual shower we did not have the itchy back skin as before which we find as a good sign. I hope that this helps.
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This product can be used for as a leader hose or as emitters to be added directly to it.... but does not come with anything installed. No indicaters showing you where to plug emitters in. It is just a high grade (Blue) hose vs a home ower grade hose.
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I'm sorry but I don't know the answer to that question. However, I seem to recall that the label stated that the hose was safe to drink from.